Eaton Filtration, LLC 900 Fairmount Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07207 Phone: 908-787-1000 Fax: 908-351-7893 E-Mail: filtration@eaton.com Web: www.filtration.eaton.com Installation, Operation & Service Manual Model 50 Duplex Basket Strainer 3/4 to 8 Sizes Read all instructions before installation or operation of equipment. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in bodily injury or property damage. Table of Contents Page No. Introduction. 1 Receiving, Handling & Inspection 1 Installation 2 Operation. 3 Start Up 3 Basket Removal/Replacement 4 Basket Cleaning. 4 Recommended Spare Parts... 4 Exploded Parts Drawing.. 5 Introduction A duplex strainer is a device installed in a pipeline to remove dirt and other unwanted debris from fluids. Straining is accomplished by directing the fluid through sized openings in a basket. Duplex strainers are installed where fluid flow cannot be interrupted while the basket is removed for cleaning. Duplex strainers are designed for pressure and suction installations. For additional information regarding Duplex Basket Strainers visit out website at: www.filtration.eaton.com Receiving, Handling and Inspection Inspect strainer after unpacking for damage incurred during transit. Report any damage to the carrier immediately. If the strainer is not to be installed immediately, store indoors in a clean, dry environment. Remove preservative with solvent dampened cloths. Exercise care when using solvent. Check to be sure the rated pressure and temperature on the strainer name plate is not less than the maximum pressure and temperature of the installation. The rated pressure shown on the name plate is the maximum pressure, including shock pressure, at which the strainer may be operated. 1 IOM 50 3/4-8 01/06
Installation Position the strainer in the line so that the fluid enters the connection marked inlet. Be sure sufficient headroom is provided for easy removal of cover and baskets. CAUTION: Lift strainers with slings under the inlet and outlet connections. DO NOT lift the strainer by the jack bonnet located on top of the plug. Support the strainer in the line as follows: 3 Size or Under Use pipe supports under the process piping near inlet and outlet connections. Use care to prevent bending and expansion forces from action on the nozzles. 4 Size or Larger Support on concrete or steel pads. Connect the strainer to the line. Use same type flange faces. For example, DO NOT bolt raised face flanges to iron flat face flanges. Iron flanges must be flat face with full face gaskets. Cast strainers are subject to face to face variations due to shrinkage and machining tolerances. Prefabricated piping systems must allow adjustment at the strainer connections. Installation, Continued Be sure flange gaskets are in place and fasteners are tight. It is recommended that the drain plugs be removed and drain valves be installed at the bottom of each basket chamber as shown in Figure 1. A pressure equalizer, as shown in Figure 2, should be installed when the operating pressure exceeds 50 psi. This pressure equalizer greatly reduces the force required to transfer the position of the strainer valve plug. To insure proper valve plug seating, the clean-out plug at the bottom of the valve plug chamber should be periodically removed and the accumulated solids and debris washed out. CAUTION: A vent is required when fluids other than water and with temperatures in excess of 120 F are to be handled by the strainer. The vent must be piped to a safe discharge point to protect the operator (see Figure 3). Wear protective clothing which includes gloves, vests, and goggles when handling dangerous fluids. Pressure gauges near the strainer inlet and outlet are recommended. Cleaning frequency can be determined by the pressure drop across the strainer. For threaded strainers, use standard pipe practice when making connections. 2
Operation The chamber in operation can be determined by observing the position of the valve handle. The handle is on the same side of the center line as the chamber in operation (see Figure 4). Start up, Continued NOTE: The strainer valve plug is intended to divert flow. It is not designed to provide absolute tight shut off. Product design criteria requires valve plug seepage to be low enough to provide time for basket cleaning only. Shut Down Tightly close pipeline valve on inlet and outlet connections of the strainer. Open vents, (see figure 3), to relieve liquid pressure in the strainer. CAUTION: DO NOT loosen body covers while there is liquid or air flow from the vent. Start up Open both chamber vents, if strainer is so equipped (see figure 3), to expel air from the strainer. Position valve handle in the center to allow both chambers to fill and close the equalizer valve, if strainer is so equipped (see figure 2). Slowly allow fluid to enter strainer by opening OUTLET valve first, then followed by opening the INLET valve. CAUTION: Start system GRADUALLY. This eliminates sudden shock to strainer and other equipment in the line. Close vents when air is expelled and fluid begins to leak out vent. Move valve handle to extreme travel position over one clean basket. DO NOT leave valve handle in the center position as both baskets will become dirty. This would require interrupting flow to clean them. Seat valve plug lightly by turning valve yoke clockwise. To avoid excessive stresses, stuck valve plugs etc. when operating at temperatures above 120 F use only minimum hand pressure on the valve yoke to position the valve plug against the seat. The valve plug should be firmly seated during basket cleaning to prevent excessive leakage into the opened chamber. Switching Flow Without Equalizer Turn lifting handle counterclockwise to lift valve plug and position turning handle (to extreme travel position) over clean basket. Seat valve plug slightly by turning lifting handle clockwise. With Equalizer Open pressure equalizer valve and turn lifting handle counterclockwise to lift valve plug. Position turning handle (to extreme travel position) over clean basket and seat valve plug tightly by turning lifting handle clockwise. Close equalizer valves. Basket Removal (Yoke Cover) Transfer flow from dirty to clean chamber (see Switching Flow) and open vents, and/or drain valve to relieve liquid pressure in dirty chamber. When pressure is relieved, loosen, but do not remove, T-bolt. Then drain fluid away through the chamber drain connection to a level below the basket seat. This prevents by-pass of dirty fluids. Swing yoke away from body yoke stud and clear of body cover. Remove cover. Remove dirty basket. 3
Basket Replacement (Yoke Cover) Place new or clean basket squarely on basket seat and be sure the basket handle is sufficiently high to be compressed by the strainer body cover. Inspect body cover O-ring and seal surface. Clean seat and replace body cover O-ring as necessary. Always keep spare O-ring gaskets in storage. Replace body cover, making sure body cover is centered in body opening. If strainer is on suction service, fill basket chamber from outside source before installing body cover. Swing yoke into position over body cover and onto yoke stud, making sure yoke is level with body. If not, adjust both studs to level the yoke. Hand tighten yoke studs and tighten the center T- bolt. Make sure vent is open, if strainer is so equipped, (see Fig 3); close drain valve and refill basket chamber with fluid as follows: Lift valve plug and rotate valve plug handle approximately 20 towards center position until all air is vented from the basket chamber. Close vents and return valve plug handle to extreme position and reseat tightly. With Equalizer Open pressure equalizing valve. Close vent when air is expelled. Close pressure equalizing valves. Basket Cleaning When to Clean Clean baskets when there is a 5 PSI increase in the pressure loss across the strainer When to Clean, Continued During shutdown for a temporary period, drain fluid and clean baskets. How to Clean Invert basket and wash out debris by directing a stream of air or water against the basket exterior. Follow manufacturer s instructions when using a solvent to clean the baskets. NOTE: Do not allow basket contents to dry as this will make cleaning most difficult. Inspect baskets at each cleaning for holes or tears, replace as required. Always keep spare baskets in stock. Shutdown Periods During shutdown periods: Remove valve plug from strainer. Apply a heavy coat of grease to both the valve plug and the plug cavity in the strainer body. Replace valve plug and its cover. Do not seat valve plug until strainer is again placed into service. Recommended Spare Parts 1 Eaton Replacement Basket 1 Eaton Replacement Gasket When ordering spare parts specify all nameplate data as well as the description and quantity of parts. Always use genuine Eaton replacement parts for guaranteed fit and performance. Visit our web site, www.filtration.eaton.com for information about the different types of Eaton Duplex Basket Strainers. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the baskets, DO NOT permit strainer pressure differential between inlet and outlet connections to exceed 20 PSI. 4
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